Emily Harbottle
Paraprofessional Special Education
Hornbrook
Summary
Early Childhood Education professional with experience in Head Start, special education, and family engagement. Brings leadership experience in team support and program implementation. Knowledgeable in program governance and diverse educational settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Siskiyou County Office of Education
01.2025 - Current
- Support students with moderate to severe disabilities across preschool, middle school, and high school settings
- Implement behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and structured learning environment
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to assist with classroom management and instructional activities
- Provide individualized academic and behavioral support, including one-on-one assistance for students with intensive needs
- Develop and adapt learning materials based on student ability levels and interests to increase engagement
- Build positive relationships with students to support behavior regulation, safety, and participation in learning
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Siskiyou County Office of Education
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Early Head Start standards
- Observe and document child development, including monitoring milestones and conducting developmental screenings (e.g., ASQ)
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with families to support engagement, education, and goal setting
- Connect families with community resources and support services to address individual family needs
- Support children’s social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors using relationship-based strategies
- Maintain compliance with program requirements, including health, safety, and nutrition guidelines
- Promote family involvement in program governance, including encouraging participation in Policy Council and Parent Committee.
Head Housekeeper
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
2021 - 2023
- Supervise and support housekeeping staff to ensure daily operations run efficiently
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure quality and cleanliness standards are met
- Manage inventory and order supplies to maintain operational needs
- Address staffing needs and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts
- Assist with payroll and administrative tasks as needed
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
2016 - 2021
- Provide customer service and support daily store operations
- Maintain organization, stocking, and cleanliness of sales floor
- Operate register and handle transactions accurately
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
2011 - 2015
- Support shift operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer service
- Supervise staff during shifts and assist with task delegation
- Handle cash management, including register balancing and end-of-day procedures
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and operational standards
Education
AA in Early Childhood Education -
College of The Siskiyous
Weed 05.2001 -
Skills
- Family Engagement & Relationship Building
- Behavior Support & De-escalation
- Classroom Management & Individualized Instruction
- Collaboration & Team Communication
- Program Governance Knowledge (Head Start / Policy Council)
- Adaptability Across Diverse Educational Settings
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Siskiyou County Office of Education
01.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Siskiyou County Office of Education
01.2023 - 01.2025
AA in Early Childhood Education -
College of The Siskiyous
05.2001 -
Head Housekeeper
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
2021 - 2023
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
2016 - 2021
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
2011 - 2015